The London Lyceum

Jordan and Brandon talk with Gavin Ortlund about his new book. They cover topics like: What is the overall thesis of your book? Why write this? Why did you choose to focus on Christianity and naturalism? What is Pascals threefold order of apologetics and how can we appropriate it? What do you mean by approaching arguments in a narrative frame? What is so powerful about stories? And more!Resources:1. Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism, Gavin OrtlundSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Jonathan Watson about his book on models of baptism, catechesis and communion. They cover topics like: What is baptism, catechesis and communion? What are the various models for how these relate? What is your preferred model and why? Which model deserves greater attention but has had the least popularity? What ways are there for Protestants (and Baptists) to think more deeply on this topic? What ways are there that they should change their practices? And more!Resources:Catechesis and Initiation in Church History*Cyril of Jerusalem, The Catechetical Lectures of S. Cyril, in Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen, NPNF-II, vol. 7, ed. Philip Schaff, trans. Edwin Hamilton Gifford, 1–157 (Buffalo: Christian Literature, 1894; reprint, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers 1994).Dujarier, Michael. A History of the Catechumenate: The First Six Centuries. Translated by Edward J. Haasl. New York: William H. Sadlier, 1979.Fisher, John D. C. Christian Initiation: Baptism in the Medieval West: A Study in the Disintegration of the Primitive Rite of Initiation. London: S.P.C.K., 1965.Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation, 2nd ed. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2007.*Packer, J. I. and Gary A. Parrett, Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2010.*Pelikan, Jaroslav. Credo: Historical and Theological Guide to Creeds and Confessions of Faith in the Christian Tradition. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003.Yarnold, Edward. The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Initiation: The Origins of the R.C.I.A., 2nd ed. (Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1994. Relating Credobaptism and CredocommunionHammett, John. 40 Questions about Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2015.*Jamieson, Bobby. Going Public: Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2015.Kimble, Jeremy. 40 Questions about Church Membership and Discipline. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2017.Vandiver, Dallas. Who Can Take the Lord's Supper?: A Biblical-Theological Argument for Close Communion (Monographs in Baptist History). Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2021. (This is on my reading list, but looks great!) PaedobaptismCullmann, Oscar. Baptism in the New Testament. Studies in Biblical Theology, 1st ser. 1. London: SCM Press Ltd, 1950.*Leithart, Peter J. Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death. Bellingham: Lexham Press, 2021. (Leithart also affirms paedocommunion)Trigg, Jonathan D. Baptism in the Theology of Martin Luther. New York: E. J. Brill, 1994. Paedocommunion*Gallant, Tim. Feed My Lambs. Grande Prairie, AB: Pactum Reformanda Pub, 2002.*Venema, Cornelius P. Children at the Lord’s Table: Assessing the Case of Paedocommunion. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2009.Strawbridge, Gregg ed. The Case for Covenant Communion. Monroe, LA: Athanasius Press, 2006.Ware, Timothy. The Orthodox Way. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1986.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Brian Orr about Evangelical Process Theology. They cover topics like what is evangelical process theology? When did this come on the scene? Why? Are there any denominations or confessional streams particularly susceptible to this? Why pick Thomas Oord as a key conversation partner? What are Oord's main contentions? Why is God essentially related in the way he thinks? Why is God's love understood in the way he explains it? What does essential kenosis mean? And more!Find out more from Brian Orr's BlogResources:1) A Classical Response to Relational Theism, Brian Orr 2) The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence, Thomas Jay Oord3) God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils, Thomas Jay Oord4) A Christian Natural Theology, John B. Cobb5) Omnipotence and Other Theological Mistakes, Charles HartshorneSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Joshua Waulk and Thomas Frederick about counseling, integrationism, and more. They cover topics like: 1. What is counseling? What are the various models? 2. Do confessions speak to the nature of counseling? If so, how do they interact with it? 3. When did counseling in its modern form become prevalent? Would Reformed Christians of the past recognize it? 4. What should we make of the integrationist debate? Can we use secular sources for Christian counseling? And more.Resources:1) The Logic of the Body, Matthew LaPine2) The Institutes, John Calvin3) The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life, Jeremy Pierre4) With All Your Heart, Craig Troxel5) Reenchanting Humanity, Owen StrachanSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Matthew Bingham about Baptist Catholicity. They cover topics like: Should we want to be baptist and catholic? Why have so many baptists in the last 50+ years been either naïve to the necessity of catholicity or hostile to it? What would you like to see moving forward with those committed to Baptist Catholicity? How can we develop a catholic spirit? How can pastors in the local church strive for this? And more!Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A discussion between Tim Pawl and R.T. Mullins on Classical Theism and Conciliar Christology. They discuss the aloneness argument against classical theism for the first half and the two sons worry for conciliar Christology in the second half. They take listener questions throughout as well.Watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTnxe39TT8QSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Michael Sciretti about Anne Dutton and spirituality. They cover topics like: Who is Anne Dutton? What was her vision of spirituality and what were the differences between it and those of her contemporaries? Does she see herself as normative? What were the most controversial aspects of Dutton's life? And much more!Resources:1) Selected Spiritual Writings of Anne Dutton2) A Brief History of Spirituality, Philip Sheldrake3) Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster4) The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard5) The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism, Bernard McGinnSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Matt Emerson and Luke Stamps about Baptist Catholicity. They cover topics like: Should we want to be baptist and catholic? Why have so many baptists in the last 50+ years been either naïve to the necessity of catholicity or hostile to it? What would you like to see moving forward with those committed to Baptist Catholicity? How can we develop a catholic spirit? How can pastors in the local church strive for this? And more!Resources:1) Baptists and the Christian Tradition, Edited by Matt Emerson, Luke Stamps, and Christopher MorganSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Taylor Cyr, co-host of the free will show, about freedom and divine foreknowledge. They cover topics like: What is freedom? What is foreknowledge? What is the dilemma of freedom and foreknowledge? Does foreknowledge restrict freedom? What responses are there to the dilemma of freedom and foreknowledge? What are the costs/benefits of the various responses to this dilemma? And more!Tune in to the free will show co-hosted by Taylor.Resources:1) Divine Omniscience and Voluntary Action, Nelson Pike2) Freedom and Foreknowledge, Roger Turner3) Free Will, Compatibilism, and Manipulation with Taylor Cyr4) The Dilemma of Freedom and Foreknowledge, Linda ZagzebskiSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jake Stone, Jonathan Badley, and Morgan Bird, who bring a wealth of insight into Baptist community dynamics. They dive into the heated debate over open membership and communion, emphasizing the need for charity and respect amidst diverse views. The discussion explores theological nuances between Credo and Paedo Baptists, historical practices of baptism, and the challenges of fostering unity in belief. Listeners will appreciate the rich dialogue on church membership and the implications for pastoral leadership in navigating these complex issues.